Episode
Grand Designs: The Cruciform House, Lambourn Valley, Berkshire
Overview
When Rupert and Julie bought a hilltop site in the Berkshire Downs, they were determined to build a house that would make the most of the countryside and stunning views. They turned to architecture firm Roderick James, which specialises in modern design and traditional timber craftsmanship. Together with architect Hugh McGann, they came up with a house of green oak and glass, built in an unusual cruciform (cross) shape.
Details
- Series
- Grand Designs
- Season
- Season 2
- Episode
- Episode 5
- Air date
- 2001-08-14
- Runtime
- 45 min
Episode context
The Cruciform House, Lambourn Valley, Berkshire is Episode 5 in Season 2 of Grand Designs. It aired on 2001-08-14. The runtime is 45 min.
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